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From the early centuries of the Common Era, we find grants of land being made, many of which were recorded in inscriptions. Some of these inscriptions were on stone, but most were on copper plates which were probably given as a record of the transaction to those who received the land. The records that have survived are generally about grants to religious institutions or to Brahmanas. Most inscriptions were in Sanskrit. In some cases, and especially from the seventh century onwards, part of the inscription was in Sanskrit, while the rest was in a local language such as Tamil or Telugu.

Which of the following statement is true in relation to the land grants of the 6th-7th century?

All of the above.

The correct answer is Option 4- All of the above.

Given options:

Option 1- There were regional variations in the sizes of land donated.
Option 2- Some historians believe land grants were part of a strategy adopted by ruling lineages to extend agriculture to new areas.
Option 3- Some historians suggest that land grants were indicative of weakening political power.
Option 4- All of the above. (Answer)

There were regional variations in the sizes of land donated – ranging from small plots to vast stretches of uncultivated land – and the rights given to donees (the recipients of the grant). The impact of land grants is a subject of heated debate among historians. Some feel that land grants were part of a strategy adopted by ruling lineages to extend agriculture to new areas. Others suggest that land grants were indicative of weakening political power: as kings were losing control over their samantas, they tried to win allies by making grants of land.